Top 5 Must Visits In Perth
Perth is a stunning city in Western Australia that’s surrounded by the dazzling blue waters of the Indian Ocean. It’s Australia’s sunniest city; it’s vibrant; it’s modern and it’s naturally beautiful… What is there not to love about Perth? From wildlife encounters to quirky restaurants, there is something for every type of traveller here. Brightsun Travel offers cheap air tickets to Perth, taking you to the heart of this glorious capital city. There is so much to do and see in Perth – below we have listed the city’s best attractions that are not to be missed.
Kings Park
This lush park offers visitors a welcome respite within the heart of the city. The sprawling park covers over 400 hectares and it’s home to a diverse amount of Australian plant and bird species, as well as a gigantic area of natural bush land. Kings Park overlooks Perth’s city skyline and the Swan River, so the views offered here are spectacular. There are scenic walkways, botanical gardens and a war memorial in the park as well as an open air cinema during the summer months.
Rottnest Island
Rottnest Island is just a short ferry ride away from Fremantle Harbour, making it the perfect day trip destination from Perth. There are over 60 paradise beaches and bays to choose from on the island, so it's pretty easy to escape any crowds. Visitors can look forward to snorkelling in thriving lagoons, discovering colourful marine life, exploring secret hideouts, encountering unique wildlife such as quokkas and taking part in fun activities such as fishing, cycling, kayaking and swimming at Rottnest Island.
Perth Zoo
Located just 3km from the city centre, Perth Zoo makes the ultimate day out. The world-class attraction is home to over 1200 animals and 160 species including Australian wildlife such as kangaroos, koalas, wombats and Tasmanian devils. The zoo boasts an exotic collection of native plant life, an Australian Bushwalk, an Asian Rainforest featuring orangutans, an African Savannah experience and a South American primate exhibit. Perth Zoo is open every day of the year, so you won’t need worry about missing out on this experience.
St. Mary’s Cathedral
This architectural masterpiece was constructed in 1865 and built over three centuries, so there is a wonderful blend of different eras in its design. The exterior of St. Mary’s Cathedral includes pristine sand-coloured stone and its interior is just as beautiful with marble floors, colourful mosaic work and stained glass windows. St Mary’s Cathedral is located in the heart of the city with surroundings of beautiful manicured gardens, offering visitors a tranquil respite amongst the city bustle. It’s free to enter the cathedral and there are weekly guided tours that run.
Fremantle
Located just 30 minutes from Perth, Fremantle is a unique port city home to many quirky shops, boutiques, alfresco cafes, trendy bars, up-market restaurants and local markets. The laidback town is renowned for its excellent street art, museums and galleries and it has plenty of historical charm - there are Colonial-era streets and Victorian-era buildings dotted all around. Fremantle is also home to the iconic Fremantle Prison, which tells plenty of chilling yet fascinating tales about Western Australia’s history.
Flights
Brightsun Travel offers an extensive range of cheap flights to Perth from UK with renowned airlines such as Qantas, who will be launching the first ever nonstop flight from the UK to Australia this year, travelling from London to Perth. Book today and look forward to exploring what this glorious capital city has to offer.
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